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WorldPublished: 26 June 2026 at 17:36

Mark Carney to Renovate Canada’s Neglected Prime Ministerial Residence, Vacant for a Decade

Canada’s official prime ministerial residence at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, dilapidated and unoccupied for over ten years, is set to be renovated by new Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Foto: The New York Times

Canada’s prime ministerial residence, 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, has become the country’s most prominent home renovation project. The building, which has fallen into disrepair and remained vacant for more than a decade, will finally undergo restoration. New Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his intention to fix up the property, which serves as the official home for the nation’s leader.

For years, the condition of the residence has been a topic of public debate in Canada, with many criticizing its state of neglect. Since 2015, when then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau chose to live elsewhere, the house has been empty. Though reports of its poor structural condition have circulated, no major renovations were undertaken until now.

Carney, who recently took office, has decided to address this issue. The exact scope and cost of the renovation have not been disclosed, but the project is already being hailed as the country’s most notable home makeover. Restoring the residence will not only improve its physical state but also symbolize a fresh start in Canadian politics.

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